Podcasts about zero g

We loop around Nicholas Clifford's time travel comedy ONE MORE SHOT (STAN), enter the anime warzone of 86: EIGHTY SIX (CRUNCHYROLL), wonder at MARVEL'S WONDERMAN trailer, and more!

Today we meet with the phenomenal Sam Wheeler is a physics instructor at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, where he teaches AP Physics C, General Physics, and Elements of Satellite Design—a course in which students design, test, and fly CubeSats on a campus zipline. His career has included remarkable opportunities such as co-hosting a live math and science TV show, flying student experiments on Zero-G flights, connecting students with astronauts aboard the ISS, and conducting astrobiology research in Death Valley. A Fulbright Scholar to Japan, former NCSTA President, and recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Math & Science Teaching, Sam has also served as an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at the U.S. Department of Energy. He holds undergraduate degrees in physics and science education and a PhD in Science (Physics) Education from NC State University.

Today we pet Takashi Miike's horror/comedy anime NYAIGHT OF THE LIVING CATS (Streaming on CRUNCHYROLL) and descend into the inner circle of the much anticipated video game sequel HADES II (SUPERGIANT)

Summary of "Fork in Your Ear" Podcast Episode (Tim & Nate) This episode dives into fall vibes amid aging pains (creaky bones, coffee slurps) and tech woes, with Tim and Nate riffing on updates, laughs, and hype. Runtime ~3 hours of unfiltered chaos—editing hell for Nate. Life Updates Aches & Updates: Tim's iOS 26.0.1 update bricked his iPhone (boot loop, wiped/restored), Mac (crashy shutdowns), and dad's iPad (security patch fail)—"Windows-level disaster." Nate dodges it. Both gripe about body breakdowns (Tim: rib pain post-PT; Nate: car door twinge). Matchmaking Magic: Tim's playing Cupid for friend Robert (Xbox gamer) and Jessica's pal Winter (PC gamer)—siloed texts, Discord voice chats, Destiny 2 setup woes (Bungie name linking). High-fives with Jessica; they're vibing over Arizona iced tea. Tentative game night/Diablo 4 co-op; hopes for "rabbits" (post-rant: wholesome joy). Misc: Tim's niece's 2nd bday (Bluey gift hunt); haunted house tours delayed (friend in Turkey). Nate: Bengals tanking NFL season ("lost cause"); Dodgers playoffs competitive. Tron: Ares tickets (Oct 8; 3D laser IMAX; avoiding spoilers/merch glow-up). Entertainment Food Fight: KFC's "11 herbs/spices" spilled by a descendant (sage, cloves, etc., plus MSG in batter)—Tim sneezes mid-read. TV/Binge: Tim digs Chad Powers (Hulu comedy: Glen Powell as disgraced QB in Mrs. Doubtfire disguise; showboating fumble premise—real NFL bloopers nod). Nate pans Naked Gun reboot (PG-13 gags miss R-rated edge; 2-hour regret). Simpsons Movie 2 (2027; Tim hopes for finale/OG writers like Conan). Bond Brouhaha: Amazon edits gun-free James Bond box art (e.g., Brosnan Photoshop)—hypocritical with gun-logo/merch (e.g., GoldenEye collector's gun). Conspiracy: Search filter prep? Tim rants: Spy franchise sans guns = absurd. Tech Foldable Fever: Rumors of iPhone Fold (two Airs hinged; magnets likely). Nate gushes Z Fold 7 (thinner 215g/8" screen; 2,600 nits; Snapdragon 8 Elite ~40% faster; crease minimal—but wobbly camera bump gripes). Specs: 12GB RAM, 200MP cam; Minecraft hitches (update?). AI & Gadgets: Runway Gen-3 video AI (8-sec clips; ethics rage—Tim: tool for originals, not deepfakes like "Tilly Norwood" Comic-Con stunt). Coast USB-C rechargeables ($25/8-pack; testing in toothbrush/trimmer/Xbox controller—clever case). OS Hell: iOS 26 unification mixed (Watch/iPad laggy; TV fonts tiny). Free Xbox Cloud w/ads rumored (pre/mid/post-rolls? Tim fears retro-ad hell in raids). Video Games Game Pass Glow-Up (or Down): Tiers revamp Nov 4 (Essential $10: 50+ games/cross-play; Premium $15: 200+; Ultimate $30: 400+/day-one Ubisoft/EA/Fortnite—up $10). CoD excluded 2025 ($300M loss last year); no PC-only. Tim: Value for heavy users; Nate: Bait-switch fatigue. Free ad-tier Cloud incoming? Tim's Plays: Lego Voyagers (co-op puzzle; visual storytelling, 3-5hr cute vibes). Hollow Knight (30hr in: slow/janky start—5-8hr slog; soul mechanic shines; 7-8/10; Newgrounds art/jank from 2 devs). Jump Ship ($20 early access: Sea of Thieves/Helldivers space co-op; Zero-G repairs, grid Tetris, Star Fox branching—co-op chaos gold; single-player robot helper). Nate's Dips: Shapes (idle factory builder: shape-mining puzzles, web/Steam sync). Hollow Knight/Silksong (not his jam—zero onboarding). News/Hype: PS State of Play (Ascendant: Returnal roguelike; Wolverine: R-rated leaks confirmed, March '26—Hugh Jackman-esque actor; nuanced vs. Steve Blum growl debate). EA $55B buyout (Saudi royals/Kushner; fears for BioWare/Mass Effect, LGBTQ Apex retcons). Star Seeker Direct Oct 7. Cobra: The Awakening (Switch GI Joe cartoon vibe). GameStop PSA slab trade-in ($5K for Switch/Pokémon—WA weirdos). Wraps on Tron: Ares unspoiled joy (NIN Anaheim March; Disney ad dodges), with Tim's matchmaking glow and Nate's editing dread. Forked vibes: Pain, hype, and "fuck you" laughs. Next: Tron reactions?      Join The Fork Family On Discord: https://discord.gg/CXrFKxR8uA Remember to give us a review on iTunes or wherever you downloaded this podcast from. And don't forget you can connect to us on social media with, at, on or through: Find all our stuff at Website: http://www.dynamicworksproductions.com/ Twitter Handle: @getforkedpod eMail Address: theforkinyourearpodcast@gmail.com iTunes Podcast Store Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dynamic-works-productions/id703318918?mt=2&i=319887887 If you would like to catch up with each of us personally Online Twitch/Twitter: Tim K.A. Trotter's Youtube ID: Dynamicworksproductions Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitter ID: Tim_T Tim K.A. Trotter's Twitch ID: Tim_KA_Trotter Nate's Twitter ID: natefoo Also remember to buy my Sc-Fi adventure book “The Citadel: Arrival by Tim K.A. 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We pop over to Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans' spectacular animated mystical musical, KPOP DEMON HUNTERS (NETFLIX), and stalk Bryan Andres and Zeb Wells' re-animated horror series MARVEL ZOMBIES (DISNEY+).

This week we take pains with Dan Berk and Robert Olsen's NOVOCAINE, give a heads up on the ACMI exhibition GAMESWORLD and the t.v show IT: WELCOME TO DERRY, open the door on NEOLUDIC GAME'S TINY BOOKSHOP game, and more!

Gravity has always shackled industry, but orbit frees us to build in ways Earth never allowed. This episode explores the rise of orbital foundries and the industries they unlock.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Orbital Foundries & Zero-G Manufacturing: Building in SpaceWritten, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurGraphics: Jeremy Jozwik, Ken York, Udo SchroeterSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Aerium, Stellardrone, Chris Zabriskie, and Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gravity has always shackled industry, but orbit frees us to build in ways Earth never allowed. This episode explores the rise of orbital foundries and the industries they unlock.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/IsaacArthurSupport us on Subscribestar: https://www.subscribestar.com/isaac-arthurFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1583992725237264/Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/IsaacArthur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Isaac_A_Arthur on Twitter and RT our future content.SFIA Discord Server: https://discord.gg/53GAShECredits:Orbital Foundries & Zero-G Manufacturing: Building in SpaceWritten, Produced & Narrated by: Isaac ArthurGraphics: Jeremy Jozwik, Ken York, Udo SchroeterSelect imagery/video supplied by Getty Images Music Courtesy of Aerium, Stellardrone, Chris Zabriskie, and Epidemic Sound http://epidemicsound.com/creatorSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our final 2025 Radiothon Special, plus we farewell actor Robert Redford, flyby STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS SEASON 5 (Paramount +) and clap hand for WEDNESDAY SEASON 2 (NETFLIX).

Seat of the EVA suit pants space adventure with Andy Weir's PROJECT HAIL MARY novel (PENGUIN 2021) and we go down to the woods with Alex Scharfman's science fantasy movie DEATH OF A UNICORN (Streaming APPLE TV+, PRIME)

Composer and arranger Nicholas Buc picks up the conductor's baton with the infinity Gauntlet for Marvel's Infinity Saga Concert Experience with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in October at the Hamer Hall.

Join us for this outrageous episode of Live Music Showcase featuring local Keep-Music-On-The-Beach Celebrity, Seth Campbell!

We cast fossil eyes over Gareth Edwards' JURASSIC WORLD: REBIRTH (Cinema and PRIME, for rent/buy), the seventh live action film in the JURASSIC PARK franchise, vote for Ilya Naishuller's streaming buddy adventure movie HEADS OF STATE (Prime), and welcome aboard more 2025 3RRR FM Radiothon subscriptions!

Today, we find out what's ALIEN: EARTH in Noah Hawley's sick new television entry in the longrunning ALIENS franchise (DISNEY +), and find our how many humans it takes to change a Sun in Stephen Baxter's epic Science Fiction novel, GALAXIAS (2021 GOLLANZ).

In the first of our 2025 3RRR Radiothon Specials we dig deeper to celebrate subscriber pledges with notional giveaways of genre potty plants and subteRRRanean tours.

Your Generals will always be there to Let Them Fight. so of course we're back to watch the latest from the modern Monsterverse, GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE. Check out all General Nerdery Presents... podcasts at www.gnpresents.com Email us at generalnerderypod@gmail.com

We go MIFFing again with our second infiltration of this Year's genre goodness from the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival, including the films: CHAIN REACTIONS, LESBIAN SPACE PRINCESS, THE GOLDEN SPURTLE, WE BURY THE DEAD, and TRAINS.

Our 31st look at the Melbourne International Film Festival; all the genre! (Obviously that's THIS year's festival. 'Cos it would be whimsical if we'd been looking at the 1994 festival for 31 years, y'know?)

We go Fourth with the 37th MCU movie, Director Matt Shakman's THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS and dog the first steps of Director James Gunn's new DCU SUPERMAN motion picture.

Catching up with the genre frannies: Director Danny Boyle's 28 YEARS LATER (in cinema), BLACK MIRROR SEASON 7 (NETFLIX) and STAR TREK: STRANGE NEW WORLDS SEASON 3 (PARAMOUNT+)

This Episode is part of the "XR in Space" Series. There was one moment in Felix' keynote, where everybody was thinking the same: How can I get this insanely detailed model of the ISS onto my headset? No wonder that this was the first question asked after the keynote. And funnily enough it was even the question of co-host Thomas Bedenk, when Felix talks about the ISS model in this episode. The Keynote was hold at the Space CHI 4.0 Conference (→) back in June 23-24 at the European Astronaut Centre in Cologne. Our recording takes place a month later. Felix Gorbatsevich is the CEO and co-founder of the Norwegian company Pale Blue, which is specialized in simulation and training simulators for various industries, including human spaceflight and subsea operations. In this episode we are particularely discussing how they were involved in a couple of experiments involving parabolic flights. Felix explains how they used them to find out how XR headsets can work in zero gravity and micro gravity as well as scanning how astronauts actually move in Zero G on a space spation. These information were than used to make training on their virtual reality model of the ISS even more realistic. Pale Blue is particularly known for its highly detailed digital twin of the International Space Station (ISS), which models the station down to individual screws and stickers for realistic astronaut training. This simulator is crucial for helping astronauts become resilient to zero-gravity sickness by creating a disconnect between visual and physical sensation. Pale Blue also applies its simulation technology to validate new spacecraft designs, such as the Luna Gateway, and participates in the SpaceXR Consortium to develop robust XR solutions for actual space missions, including intra-vehicular (IVA) and extra-vehicular (EVA) activities. At the end of the episode Felix is asked to articulate his expert opinion about the XR industry, with over 10 years of experience. And how he thinks how XR and the space industry is connected.

What happens when scientists, students, space communicators, and refugee engineers float together in zero gravity? Former Planetary Radio host Mat Kaplan joins a remarkable group of flyers aboard a Zero-G flight organized by Space for Humanity. You’ll hear from participants and mentors including Emily Calandrelli, Sian Proctor, and Roxy Williams, as well as Space for Humanity Executive Director Antonio Peronace and Zero-G CEO Kevin Sproge. Together, they share how a few moments of weightlessness offered a powerful shift in perspective. We explore the mission to make space more inclusive, the awe of the “overview effect,” and what it means to carry that inspiration back down to Earth. Then, Bruce Betts joins us for What’s Up. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2025-mat-kaplan-zero-gSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We Wesolve to look at Mr Anderson's new movie THE PHOENECIAN SCHEME and take an armoured fly-by of Marvel's IRONHEART: SEASON ONE (DISNEY+).

Yakking about Seijun Suzuki's Yakuza films as well as some classic Japanese Horror films with guest programmers from two mini-festivals: Guests - Adrian Danks (President and Co-Curator, Melbourne Cinematheque) Alex Williams (Film and Annotations Coordinator, Melbourne Cinematheque) APPETITE FOR DECONSTRUCTION: SEIJUN SUZUKI (MELBOURNE CINEMATHEQUE- 16 July to 30 July, ACMI at Federation Square, Melbourne) and Guests - Spiro Economopoulos (Guest Curator for ACMI) FOCUS ON JAPANESE HORROR (ACMI 12th July to 3rd August, ACMI at Federation Square, Melbourne)

On today's show we chat with Meena Shamaly, host of ABC Classic's Game Show, about the art of composing Video Game soundtracks and VICTORIA ORCHESTRA'S INDIE SYMPHONY II game music concert, which he's also hosting. (Thursday 3 July & Friday 4 July 2025, 8pm Hamer Hall, Melbourne)

Today we warm to Tim Winton's Australian Climate Science Fiction novel JUICE (PENGUIN- HAMISH HAMILTON hardback) and scream at Matt Palmer's new entry in the FEAR STREET movie franchise, PROM QUEEN (NETFLIX)

We hunt PREDATOR: KILLER OF KILLERS (DISNEY +) and FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (APPLE T.V+)We hunt Daniel Trachtenberg's new animated Science Fiction/Horror movie PREDATOR: KILLER OR KILLERS (DISNEY+) and seek Guy Ritchie's new Fantasy movie FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH (APPLE TV+)

Balance is a common challenge among people with Parkinson's disease and it can be made even more challenging when there is both a risk of falls AND a high fear of falling. What's a clinician to do to improve overall balance when your patient is too fearful to try so many things? On today's show Erin Gallardo, PT, DPT, NCS discusses exactly that predicament with physical therapists Sharanya Chavva, PT, DPT and Jennifer Lazaro, PT, DPT, NCS who share the findings of their poster from APTA CSM 2025. Their poster, which outlines a case study of a PwP, won the APTA Balance and Falls SIG first place award. Their research focuses on a unique approach to balance interventions that incorporates high intensity focused training on one aspect of balance - Anticipatory Postural Adjustments (APAs) - that demonstrates transference to other balance outcomes. Key Highlights: - The study centered on a patient in the early stages of Parkinson's disease who had significant anxiety about falling - Traditional balance training methods weren't effectively improving her confidence - They introduced a novel approach using a specific anticipatory postural adjustment (APA) training protocol - A Zero G harness system was utilized to help the patient feel more secure during exercises Remarkable Results: - Patient's balance confidence (ABC score) increased from 73% to 80% - BESTest score improved dramatically from 62% to 83% - Patient began engaging more in daily activities like grocery shopping - Achieved high-intensity training with up to 160 repetitions per exercise This case study demonstrates that targeted, high-intensity balance training can significantly improve patient confidence and functional mobility. By focusing on anticipatory movements and creating a safe training environment, therapists can help PwP overcome their fear and improve their quality of life. Check out the poster here

Today we're having a yarn with U.S American film, t.v and video game score composer Bear McCreary, who will be here in Australia in July in concert, touring his iconic genre music alongside his Science Fiction concept album, THE SINGULARITY.

Giving assembled gifts. Powerwheels. BBQ Smokers. Erik visits an abandoned mall. Some Asian fun. Bonnie Blue's porn ferrari. Lava Chicken remixes. NFL Teams 2025 Schedule videos. TV/Movie/Streaming updates: HBO is back. 'Future Ruins' festival.  VIDEO EPISODE on  YOUTUBE  www.youtube.com/@itseriknagel AUDIO EPISODE: IHeartRadio | Apple | Spotify Socials: @itseriknagel

Rip answers questions from Starting Strength Network subscribers and fans.

Experience outer space without leaving Earth's atmosphere! Join planetary geologist and space lifestyle coach Kirby Runyon as he guides us through cosmic destinations on our own planet. From New Mexico's lava flows that mirror the Moon's dark volcanic plains to Northern Arizona's Meteor Crater (where three downtown Philadelphias could fit in the bottom), discover Earth's surprising cosmic connections. Float weightlessly in a modified Boeing 727 as it performs "parabolic arcs" giving you 20 seconds of perfect freedom where your face muscles relax and your arms float zombie-like in front of you. Or visit steam explosion craters in Southern California that reveal what early Mars looked like billions of years ago. The universe is more accessible than you think - you just need to know where to look. Learn more at https://planex.space/ and use promo code KirbyPlanEX to save 5% on Zero-G flights at https://gozeroG.com/ --- Find out more about Gaby's science fiction short story! Here are the links for the anthology. The physical copy can be ordered here : https://www.neonhemlock.com/books/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention The ebook can be ordered here: https://www.neonhemlock.com/ebooks/luminescent-machinations-queer-tales-of-monumental-invention

With zero prior flight experience but a deep love for space (and Star Trek), Matt Gohd took the helm of Zero G during a pivotal moment and helped guide the company into a new era—one marked by resilience, accessibility, and unforgettable experiences that allow everyday people to float like astronauts. In this episode, Beth and Matt explore the incredible evolution of Zero G—from its bold beginnings inspired by Peter Diamandis to flying 22,000+ people, including Stephen Hawking and Apollo astronaut Charlie Duke. Matt shares what it took to revive the company after near shutdown, launch flights during a global pandemic, and expand access to space-like experiences for everyone—especially through impactful initiatives like AstroAccess, which brings disabled individuals aboard to test space accessibility solutions. Listeners will love the behind-the-scenes stories of lunar pushups, parabolic protocols, and even the “best nap of your life” after your flight. About Matt Gohd: Matt is the Chairman of Zero Gravity Corporation (ZERO-G), the only commercial provider of weightless flight experiences in the U.S. With a background in finance and a passion for turning bold visions into reality, Matt stepped in during a critical time to relaunch the company and bring spaceflight simulation to the masses. Since then, he's been instrumental in growing Zero G's impact, forging partnerships, expanding operations across the country, and championing inclusion in space. Zero G now operates in cities like Houston, San Jose, New York, and even from NASA's Kennedy Space Center, offering public flights, corporate experiences, and research missions for institutions prepping for lunar missions. Check out GoZeroG.com to learn more, book a seat, or get updates on where the plane will fly next. (Use code “MAT10” to save 10% on your own weightless adventure.) Matt also highlights collaborators like Tim Bailey (the heart of Zero G), marketing pro Erin, and CEO Kevin Sproge, who brings military and Blue Origin astronaut training expertise to the team. And don't miss the mention of Jose Hernandez, NASA astronaut and subject of A Million Miles Away, who often joins flights to inspire the next generation. To learn more about AstroAccess and their mission to make spaceflight accessible for all, visit astroaccess.org. ☁️

Visit our Substack for bonus content: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-ok-go Aarron and Eli are traveling with their families for Spring Break, so we're bringing back one of our favorite episodes from 2023 with the band OK Go. In the time since we recorded the interview, they've come out with a new album, and with several new music videos, including for the track Love, shot with no cuts…just “mirrors, robotics, and a whole lot of planning.” Enjoy! *** Not many bands hire Russian pilots to film a Zero-G video on their cosmonaut training plane, known as the “vomit comet”. But those are the kinds of extremes that OK Go will go to in the pursuit of creativity. Tim Nordwind and Damian Kulash, the band's founders, met at camp as pre-teens in search of a fellow creative nerd, and founded the band in 1998. Over the past 25 years, they've created 3 Grammy-nominated music videos, and won Best Music Video for Here It Goes Again. From the perfectly timed explosions filmed in slow-motion for their song The One Moment, to the immensely elaborate Rube Goldberg contraption they created for This Too Shall Pass, OK Go is almost like a performance-art troupe that just happens to be a fantastic rock band. In this episode on the creative process, we talk to Tim and Damian about how they come up with ideas, the macro and micro elements of their creativity, and achieving the impossible. *** Premium Episodes on Design Better This ad-supported episode is available to everyone. If you'd like to hear it ad-free, upgrade to our premium subscription, where you'll get an additional 2 ad-free episodes per month (4 total). Premium subscribers also get access to the documentary Design Disruptors and our growing library of books, as well as our monthly AMAs with former guests, ad-free episodes, discounts and early access to workshops, and our monthly newsletter The Brief that compiles salient insights, quotes, readings, and creative processes uncovered in the show. Upgrade to paid

Czabe welcomes ANDY POLLIN to the podcast to discuss his enjoyment of the Masters. Why golf meltdowns are more terrifying than any other sports unraveling. The Nico Iamaleava situation in college sports. Why the NCAA was never gonna really be able to "get ahead of it" on paying players. How long will it be before the sport finally stabilizes? The NBA's All-82 Team. Why do the Wizards suck so relentlessly? The Blue Origin "All-Female" spaceOur Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://www.avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out Hims: https://hims.com/CZABE* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/CZABE* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com* Check out SelectQuote: https://selectquote.com/CZABEAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Andrew Parris, Broadcast Television Engineer and Space Communicator, joins Beth from the Cape for a long-overdue chat about life behind the lens at NASA and beyond. With over four decades in broadcast television and thirteen action-packed years at NASA, Andrew shares his extraordinary journey—from diving with astronauts and filming space shuttle landings, to flying on NASA's "Weightless Wonder." Andrew's passion for space never fizzled, and today, he's helping others chase their own cosmic dreams through The Inspired 24, a group he co-founded to expand access to the space experience and the Overview Effect. In this episode, Beth and Andrew launch into memories of SCUBA dives at the WETF, share laughs about zero-G adventures gone sideways (literally), and open up about the emotional impact of witnessing spaceflight tragedies firsthand. Andrew also walks us through his recent work with AstroAccess, supporting inclusive microgravity flights, and Copernic Space, sending stories and digital mementos to the Moon. You'll hear about the human moments behind the missions, the stories you don't see on screen, and the joyful chaos of bridging the technical with the emotional in NASA's most public-facing roles. Andrew's reflections—equal parts heartwarming, hilarious, and humbling—remind us that space exploration isn't just about rockets and research. It's about people, passion, and persistence.     More about Andrew Parris: Andrew Parris is a 3-time Technical Emmy award-winning Broadcast Television Engineer, space communicator, and Commercial Astronaut-in-training. He spent 13 years at NASA's Dryden and Johnson Space Centers supporting shuttle and ISS missions, astronaut training, and global documentation efforts—including trips to Russia and the Baikonur Cosmodrome. After his NASA years, he helped launch the first all-HDTV network with Mark Cuban and directed live coverage of STS-114's launch and landing. Today, he leads The Inspired 24 community, volunteers at Space Center Houston, and partners with space-forward orgs like Copernic Space, MoonDAO, and AstroAccess. He's flown multiple commercial zero-G flights and is preparing for a stratospheric balloon mission with World View in 2026. Want to connect with Andrew or join The Inspired 24? Head to theinspired24.com. Call sign Titan is always ready to welcome fellow space dreamers aboard.  If you enjoyed this episode and would like to share, I'd love to hear it! beth@casualspacepodcast.com Want to hear more about the incredible AstroAccess Zero G Mission? Listen to episode 138 with Zero-G's Tim Bailey: https://www.bethmund.com/casual-space-podcast/2021/0930/138-tim-bailey You can follow our Casual conversations on Casual Space and share in the socials,  LinkedIn - @casualspacepodcast Facebook - @casualspacepodcast Instagram - @casualspacepodcast YouTube - @casualspacepodcast83 YOU CAN HELP US SEND STORIES TO SPACE!  Please visit our GoFundMe campaign and help send more stories to space!  Each dollar helps send a story. https://gofund.me/62f1ff87  or email me at beth@casualspacepodcast.com. *Remember!!! You can send your story to space TODAY! The window for STORIES of Space MISSION 03 and MISSION 04 is NOW OPEN! Send your story, for free, to www.storiesofspace.com

News; Jakub Menšík defeats Novak Djokovic in Miami; Mission Zero-G inspires future Czech astronauts; socialist chandeliers restored; documentarian Martin Dušek on Czech taste.

Welcome to another episode of Death Don't Do Fiction, the AIPT Movies podcast! The podcast about the enduring legacy of our favorite movies! It's March, so that means it's time for our “Get Your Ass to March” series! Where we cover movies that relate to the planet Mars and/or the 1990 sci-fi classic, Total Recall! In this week's episode, Alex, Tim, and Matt kick off the series by discussing another film set on that mysterious and alluring red planet, Brian De Palma's frequently maligned and weirdly-positive space adventure, Mission to Mars!Ancient Aliens, baby! A NASA barbeque! A horny astronaut! Unconvincing science jargon! Weird space organ music from Ennio Morricone! The terror of micrometeoroids! Computer-generated Zero G fluids! Amazing use of a rotating set! Space Van Halen! Casual reactions to a deadly space twister! Solid visual effects for its time! The DNA model for an “ideal woman” made out of candy! A script from the writers of Predator and Speed! A solid cast with good chemistry, including Tim Robbins, Don Cheadle, Connie Nielsen, Jerry O'Connell, and Gary Sinise with weird wispy bangs! A surprisingly positive story about the human spirit and space travel that's almost an optimistic version of Ridley Scott's Prometheus, with Brian De Palma bringing his trademark knack for suspense and crazy camera moves!In addition, Alex shares his spoiler-free thoughts on In the Lost Lands, Mickey 17, and the first two Baby Assassins movies!You can find Death Don't Do Fiction on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, be sure to leave us a positive rating, subscribe to the show, and tell your friends!The Death Don't Do Fiction podcast brings you the latest in movie news, reviews, and more! Hosted by supposed “industry vets,” Alex Harris, Tim Gardiner, and Matt Paul, the show gives you a peek behind the scenes from three filmmakers with oddly nonexistent filmographies. You can find Alex on Twitter, Bluesky, or Letterboxd @actionharris. Matt is a terrific artist that you can find on Instagram @no_wheres_ville. Tim can't be found on social media because he doesn't exist. If you have any questions or suggestions for the Death Don't Do Fiction crew, they can be reached at aiptmoviespod@gmail.com, or you can find them on Twitter or Instagram @aiptmoviespod.Theme song is “We Got it Goin On” by Cobra Man.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Gravity's Mishap: An Accidental Dance in Zero-G Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2024-12-18-23-34-02-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 李伟和美玲正在一个秘密实验室里忙碌。En: Li Wei and Mei Ling were busy in a secret laboratory.Zh: 这个实验室非常高科技，里面有许多实验机器、电线和小工具。En: This lab was very high-tech, filled with numerous experimental machines, wires, and gadgets.Zh: 窗外的雪静静飘落，与实验室内的骚动形成鲜明对比。En: The snow silently fell outside the window, creating a stark contrast with the commotion inside the lab.Zh: “美玲，你看！这是我最新的发明！”李伟兴奋地说道。En: "Mei Ling, look! This is my latest invention!" Li Wei exclaimed excitedly.Zh: 他指向一个看起来很复杂的机器。En: He pointed to a complex-looking machine.Zh: 美玲小心翼翼地凑过去，皱着眉说：“你确定这安全吗？”En: Mei Ling cautiously moved closer and frowned, saying, "Are you sure this is safe?"Zh: 李伟摆摆手，笑着说：“当然，这没问题。”En: Li Wei waved his hand dismissively and said with a smile, "Of course, it's no problem."Zh: 说完，他便随手按下了一个按钮。En: With that, he casually pressed a button.Zh: 突然，机器发出一声隆隆的响声，整个实验室里的物体都开始漂浮起来！En: Suddenly, the machine emitted a rumbling sound, and everything in the lab started to float!Zh: 李伟的试验台、笔记本电脑、文件夹，还有他自己和美玲，全都漂浮在空中。En: Li Wei's workbench, his laptop, folders, and even himself and Mei Ling, all floated into the air.Zh: “哦，天哪！”美玲惊呼，试图抓住一个漂过她面前的书。En: "Oh my gosh!" Mei Ling exclaimed, trying to grab a book drifting past her.Zh: “我们得赶快关掉它！”En: "We need to turn it off quickly!"Zh: 李伟在空中漂移，不时碰到浮动的瓶子和工具。En: Li Wei drifted in the air, occasionally bumping into floating bottles and tools.Zh: 他努力向美玲游过去，说：“我们得想办法够到那个控制面板。”En: He struggled to swim towards Mei Ling and said, "We need to find a way to reach that control panel."Zh: 两个人在没有重力的实验室中笨拙地漂浮，试图不被悬浮的机器碰到。En: The two clumsily floated in the zero-gravity lab, trying not to get hit by suspended machines.Zh: 美玲灵机一动，用一根长电线当作“绳子”，向控制面板荡去。En: Mei Ling had a brainwave and used a long wire as a "rope" to swing towards the control panel.Zh: 李伟学她的样子，也抓住一根电线荡过去。En: Li Wei copied her technique and grabbed a wire to swing over.Zh: 他们成功地到达机器旁，但面临一个难题：如何在零重力中操作控制面板？En: They successfully reached the machine but faced a dilemma: how to operate the control panel in zero gravity.Zh: “试试这个按钮！”美玲指着一个明显的红色按钮。En: "Try this button!" Mei Ling pointed at an obvious red button.Zh: 李伟伸出手，轻轻按下按钮。En: Li Wei reached out and gently pressed it.Zh: 然后，奇迹发生了——一切开始慢慢降落，重力恢复了！En: Then, a miracle happened—everything began to slowly descend, and gravity was restored!Zh: 就在这个时候，实验室的门打开了，他们的主管走了进来。En: Just then, the lab door opened, and their supervisor walked in.Zh: 两人迅速站好，假装若无其事。En: The two quickly stood still, pretending like nothing had happened.Zh: 主管环顾四周，只看到地上散落的几个文件，并没有多说什么。En: The supervisor looked around, only seeing a few scattered documents on the floor and said nothing more.Zh: “看来一切正常。”主管点点头，然后走开了。En: "Everything seems normal," the supervisor nodded and then walked away.Zh: 李伟松了一口气，对美玲说道：“这真是一次冒险。”En: Li Wei breathed a sigh of relief and said to Mei Ling, "That was quite an adventure."Zh: 美玲微笑着说：“以后做实验要小心点。不过，有时冒险也是不错的选择。”En: Mei Ling smiled and said, "We should be more careful in our experiments next time. But sometimes, taking risks is a good choice."Zh: 两人相视而笑，心中都明白了彼此的重要性，也懂得了在实验中既要有勇气，也要有谨慎。En: They exchanged smiles, understanding each other's importance and recognizing the need for both courage and caution in experiments.Zh: 窗外雪还在下，但实验室里恢复了平静。En: The snow was still falling outside, but peace had returned to the laboratory. Vocabulary Words:laboratory: 实验室high-tech: 高科技experimental: 实验gadgets: 小工具contrast: 对比commotion: 骚动exclaimed: 说道cautiously: 小心翼翼地frowned: 皱着眉dismissively: 摆摆手emitted: 发出rumbling: 隆隆float: 漂浮grab: 抓住drifting: 漂过swim: 游clumsily: 笨拙地suspended: 悬浮的brainwave: 灵机一动control panel: 控制面板dilemma: 难题zero gravity: 零重力miracle: 奇迹supervisor: 主管pretending: 假装scattered: 散落的relief: 松了一口气adventure: 冒险courage: 勇气cautious: 谨慎

Got started this week with a wave of violence against Kenyan women, then talked about what's happening in Syria. Plus Haiti voodoo murders, South Korea prez impeached, UK bans child hormone therapy, Trump deportation plans, and a gay orgy in a Thailand hotel raided, police arrest over 120 men. Music: Tore Fagerheim/:Stacking Bodies in Zero G”

Starship performs their 6th Test Flight a month after their 5th - and it was.....BANANAS! That's right we are breaking down IFT6, with our (almost) LIVE reaction to the launch! We started recording during Starship's Reentry, so you catch our reaction live to that. It was a great day for data! The Starship team's have pulled off the practically impossible and soft landed both the Super Heavy Booster & Starship. We're not quite sure what survived, but that's space development! The world's most powerful rocket took another big step forward - expect more of these launches soon! We also share our thoughts on the Space Economy, Lowering the cost to Access Space, Space Progress, and Heat Tile Protection required for the insanity of atmospheric reentry for spacecraft with human crew. We'd love to hear about your reaction to Starship IFT6 - email us at todayinspacepodcast@gmail.com or DM us on social media! Otter.AI's Summary of the episode: "The Starship IFT6 test flight successfully lifted off at 5 PM Central Time, with all 33 Raptor engines functioning. The booster performed a boost-back burn and landed offshore due to a tower issue. The starship, carrying a zero-G banana and a Starlink Pez dispenser, re-entered at 26,700 km/h, testing aggressive angles of attack. Despite some flap charring, the landing was soft. The flight marked SpaceX's second successful full lift-off and booster recovery. The test underscored the importance of rapid iteration and data gathering for future human spaceflight missions, including the Artemis III moon landing and potential Mars missions by 2026." Topics: Starship IFT6, test flight, Zero G banana, Artemis mission, space economy, reusability, Starlink satellites, hurricane relief, booster recovery, hot stage separation, aggressive reentry, heat distribution, plasma buildup, soft landing, SpaceX achievements Sources: Full Starship IFT6 launch https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1857841326542434339 Starship Reentry-Landing clip https://x.com/SpaceX/status/1859010302819684368 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 00:35 Starship IFT6 Test Flight Overview 02:07 Space Economy and Reusability 04:23 Test Flight Breakdown and Success 06:10 Challenges and Future Plans 10:45 Re-Entry and Thermodynamics 14:33 Final Approach and Landing -------------------------- Here's to building a fantastic future - and continued progress in Space (and humanity)!  Spread Love, Spread Science Alex G. Orphanos We'd like to thank our sponsors: AG3D Printing Follow us: @todayinspacepod on Instagram/Twitter @todayinspace on TikTok /TodayInSpacePodcast on Facebook Support the podcast: • Buy a 3D printed gift from our shop - ag3dprinting.etsy.com • Get a free quote on your next 3D printing project at ag3d-printing.com • Donate at todayinspace.net #space #rocket #podcast #people #spacex #eva #science #3dprinting #nasa #vanallenbelts #spacetravel #spaceexploration #spacecraft #technology #aerospace #spacetechnology #engineer #stem #artemis #polarisprogram #3dprinting #polarisdawn #astronaut #3dprinted #spacewalk #crewdragon #falcon9 #elonmusk #starship #super heavy booster

AI News: OpenAI's Sam Altman says AI is accelerating to AGI and NVIDIA is the world's most valuable company just as other billionaires say we're slowing down. What gives? Plus, the US election shakes up the world of open-source AI as Meta's LLAMA model is being used both by other governments and our own for defense purposes. Plus, the Oasis generative AI video game making people mad, a bunch of AI Video updates & we check in with AI Guy Fieri who's mad now that AI Gordo Ramsay has taken over for him. IT'S A TWO BOOM WORLD AND WE'RE JUST LIVING IN IT   Join the discord: https://discord.gg/muD2TYgC8f Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AIForHumansShow AI For Humans Newsletter: https://aiforhumans.beehiiv.com/ Follow us for more on X @AIForHumansShow Join our TikTok @aiforhumansshow To book us for speaking, please visit our website: https://www.aiforhumans.show/   // Show Links // Sam Altman At London Dev Day Talking About The Speed of AI Development https://x.com/tsarnick/status/1853548119021248560 NVIDIA Passes Apple As Most Valuable Company https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/05/nvidia-passes-apple-as-worlds-most-valuable-company-.html Marc Andreesen & Ben Horowitz Say AI Models Are Hitting a Ceiling (24m in) https://youtu.be/hookUj3vkE4?si=12BuF-f6Ma-UvksV Claude Haiku 3.5 is out but… price go up? https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/04/anthropic-hikes-the-price-of-its-haiku-model/ Anthropic Opus run failed rumors https://x.com/apples_jimmy/status/1853528564525826180 New Administration On AI https://www.theinformation.com/articles/the-battle-over-open-source-ai-will-be-settled-in-trumps-presidency?rc=c3oojq Meta Allows US to use Llama https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/06/meta_weaponizing_llama_us/ Chinese researches were already using  https://www.reuters.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/chinese-researchers-develop-ai-model-military-use-back-metas-llama-2024-11-01/ Scale AI's Defense LLAMA  https://x.com/alexandr_wang/status/1853853829336559790 Oasis Generative AI Game Engine https://x.com/DecartAI/status/1852091173420294291 Kling Custom Face Models https://x.com/CharaspowerAI/status/1853488598605316256 Runway Gen-3 Camera Control https://x.com/runwayml/status/1852720539707564162 Zemeckis and Hanks using GenAI for “HERE” https://x.com/TrungTPhan/status/1853120945097199730 Ethan Mollick Invites HeyGen Avatar To Zoom Call https://x.com/emollick/status/1853887499266838762 Pets Floating in Zero G https://x.com/fofrAI/status/1853193897373233241 How Gordon Ramsay Built The Pyramids https://www.reddit.com/r/aivideo/comments/1gjson1/i_asked_ai_how_gordon_ramsay_built_the_pyramids/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button  

Have Fantasy Hockey Questions? Send Us A Text! The Hacks (Devon, Bruce and Tyler) are back for one last lap around the rink... It was a difficult decision to end what has been a fantastic experience, with the best group of guys; but as they say, all good things must come to an end.To our listeners and supporters - thank you so much. We never thought we would have a loyal audience and following like the one we've built over the past few years. The kind words and reviews meant more than you know. To my fellow Hacks (Bruce, Tyler and John) - It's been an honor and a privilege, I truly could not have done this without you. Good luck everyone with the remainder of the season. May your forwards flourish, your D be steady, and always be Zero G ready!Take care, Devon Twitter - @FHHacks | Instagram - @FantasyHockeyHacks | Website - FantasyHockeyHacks.com

When an emergency medical spaceship receives a distress call, James Spader's boring deep-space work release job turns into a sexy color-timed adventure. But when the crew's Captain dies in a freak nude-tube accident, taking over command means defeating the universe's most basic villain. Who was the luckiest cast member? Why will Ben be a big hit at the senior home? What is this horror movie trying to ruin? It's the episode that's notable as an artifact of its time.Link to this week's Warning BuoySupport the production of Greatest TrekGet a thing at podshop.biz!Sign up for our mailing list!Greatest Trek is produced by Wynde PriddySocial media is managed by Rob Adler and Bill TilleyMusic by Adam RaguseaFriends of DeSoto for: Labor | Democracy | JusticeDiscuss the show using the hashtag #GreatestTrek and find us on social media:YouTube | Facebook | X | Instagram | TikTok | Mastodon | Bluesky | ThreadsAnd check out these online communities run by FODs: Reddit | USS Hood Discord | Facebook group | Wikia | FriendsOfDeSoto.social

This week's Pathfinder features Colin Doughan, CEO of Gravitics, a Seattle-based startup that specializes in the development of modular space infrastructure to support the expansion of stations and orbital platforms. Their primary product is the StarMax module, which can be customized in various sizes to accommodate different launch vehicles and mission requirements.Colin shares his journey into the aerospace industry and his vision for building real estate platforms in space. With a background that includes nearly 20 years at Lockheed Martin and founding Altius Space Machines (acquired by Voyager), Colin brings a considerable amount of experience in infrastructure development.We explore:The approach Gravitics takes in developing scalable station modulesThe market potential for free-flying stations and the impact of new launch vehicle capabilitiesOperator vs builder model in space stationsChallenges in scaling manufacturing and testing for space environmentsThe future of artificial gravity and its importance for long-term space habitationAnd much more... • Chapters •00:00 - Intro & Epsilon ad02:04 - Colin's background03:23 - Colin's first business venture04:02 - Why start a space station business?05:25 - Evolution of the Gravitics's vision06:57 - Zero G modules07:36 - Business model08:26 - Why not operate modules?10:04 - How do you perceive the market opportunity for free-flying space stations?18:19 - Design decisions22:25 - Turning a competitor into a customer25:02 - Gravitics's approach vs existing providers26:14 - Is there enough capital and investors to sustain this market?30:26 - Countries creating their own launch capabilities33:24 - StarMax35:44 - Insourcing vs outsourcing36:52 - Scaling manufacturing40:05 - Testing42:50 - Technical challengers that keep Colin up at night44:42 - Commercial and government traction48:34 - Long-term view50:09 - ETA for Elysium?50:35 - Who's going to play Colin in the future movie about Gravitics? • Show notes •Gravitic's website — https://www.gravitics.com/Gravitic's socials — https://twitter.com/graviticsincColin's socials — https://twitter.com/colindoughanMo's socials — https://twitter.com/itsmoislamPayload's socials — https://twitter.com/payloadspace / https://www.linkedin.com/company/payloadspacePathfinder archive — Watch: https://www.youtube.com/@payloadspacePathfinder archive — Listen: https://pod.payloadspace.com/episodes • About us •Pathfinder is brought to you by Payload, a modern space media brand built from the ground up for a new age of space exploration and commercialization. We deliver need-to-know news and insights daily to 19,000+ commercial, civil, and military space leaders. Payload is read by decision-makers at every leading new space company, along with c-suite leaders at all of the aerospace & defense primes. We're also read on Capitol Hill, in the Pentagon, and at space agencies around the world.Payload began as a weekly email sent to a few friends and coworkers. Today, we're a team distributed across four time zones and two continents, publishing five media properties across multiple platforms:1) Payload, our flagship daily newsletter, sends M-F @ 9am Eastern2) Pathfinder publishes weekly on Tuesday mornings (pod.payloadspace.com)3) Polaris, our weekly policy briefing, publishes weekly on Tuesdays4) Payload Research, our weekly research and analysis piece,  comes out on WednesdaysYou can sign up for all of our publications here: https://payloadspace.com/subscribe/

Most people would like to feel, even for a short time, what it is like to be weightless like an astronaut. There is one way to have that experience without leaving orbit.. This episode I speak to Kevin Sproge, the new CEO of Zero-G space Tourism who will take you up in their specialized airplane and let you experience weightlessness for 30 seconds at a time. All that and more on the Driving You Crazy Podcast.    Contact: https://www.denver7.com/traffic/driving-you-crazy 303-832-0217 or DrivingYouCrazyPodcast@Gmail.com Jayson: twitter.com/Denver7Traffic or www.facebook.com/JaysonLuberTrafficGuy  WhatsApp: https://wa.me/17204028248 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denver7traffic   ZeroG: www.gozerog.com   Production Notes: Open music: jazzyfrenchy by Bensound Close music: Latché Swing by Hungaria

Two different strategies, two different values, two different perspectives. The Zero-G phenomenon in Fantasy Hockey has gotten a lot of legs the past few years, and I have had some questions about potential gaps in the armor. I have invited the Blacksmith himself to come in and show me around the forge. https://twitter.com/ApplesGinos, the originator of the Zero-G Draft strategy joins the show today to parry my dissent. There are an infinite avenues to get to the championship, bringing two different perspectives together is one way to learn about different strategies and schools of thought. On a strategy as impactful as this, we needed to bring in the ringer to get to the bottom of certain aspects. Enjoy!

How certain are we about aliens? Neil deGrasse Tyson and cohosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly answer science questions from celebrities like Kevin Hart, Jack White, Nikki Glaser, and more!NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/stars-talk-to-neil-alien-love/Thanks to our Patrons Larry Houghton, Marc-ids Foppen, Rob Love, Dominic Hemken, Brian Begnoche, josh lemasters, Mike Yin, Petchu Daniel, Jalal Dallo, and Jesse De La Rosa for supporting us this week.

PREVIEW: #VARDA: Conversation with Bob Zimerman re commercial space and the quick monetizing of a better idea in Earth orbit -- manufacturing pharmaceuticals in Zero-G.  More commercial space later. 1953

How do science competitions further innovation? Neil deGrasse Tyson sits down with Peter Diamandis, Founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, to discuss science innovation, incentive competitions, and the future of space, longevity, AI, and more.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/incentivizing-the-future-with-peter-diamandis/Thanks to our Patrons Lauren Crist, Nick R, George Swain, Karsten de Braaf, Winifred Kessler, Lucille Bosco, and Tom Lindelius for supporting us this week.